The arrivals of Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao have boosted a frontline that already features new England captain Rooney and Robin van Persie.

Welbeck was destined for a supporting role, but now, he will be the main man.

Rooney believes it’s a move that will benefit the Gunners and England big time.

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He told Sunday Mirror Sport: “Dan is quick, he can score goals and I am sure now that he has got his move to Arsenal and him playing up front there, that can only help England.

“It was a big moment for him. He is a Manchester boy and it was a big decision for him to move. He felt he had to.

“Hopefully he can play a few games up front and that can benefit England. All I can say is that everyone in the dressing room respected him and we are friends. We’ll miss him in that dressing room and we wish him all the best.”

Welbeck may well be needed on Monday night in Switzerland when England play their first competitive match since the World Cup debacle in Brazil.